1855: The Crimean War
The Haydarpasa Cemetery, adjacent to the Scutari barracks, is located on a hill overlooking the Haydarpasa train station. What at first glance surely looks like a place of peace and tranquility harbors a tragic history in its most physical form. This sacred cemetery, which is now maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, was established in 1855, during the Crimean War for fallen British soldiers. During the time period from its establishment to about 1856 is a great example between the discrepancy between memory and history. The cemetery does well to commemorate and honor the lives of those who volunteered their lives to their country’s pride. A heart-wrenching 6000 lives were lost and memorialized during this short period of time. The memories of those fallen soldiers live on here in the cemetery. History, tells us of the same 6000 lives that were lost to war, but more specifically, to cholera. The Third Cholera Pandemic, a crucial piece of history to this part of the globe is represented as well here at Haydarpasa Cemetery.
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